BamaVol

25.36 oz in a 750 ml bottle. So about 5 glasses in a bottle. Therefore 15 drinks = 3 bottles. 

5 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said:

Through the Medallion and Ocean Now. The Medallion accessories are probably cheaper on Amazon too.

I was thinking of an extension cord. 

1 hour ago, Iamcruzin said:

Ever since I have been able to connect to WiFi on board I have found that everything they sell on board duty free has been less expensive Via other online sites. I have made more online purchase while on the ship than actually buying it on the ship. I have found better prices on watches and liquor even with it being duty free. There are some liquors that you can only buy in port that they don't sell at home or on the ship but other than that I haven't found any bargains even before inflation hit. My wife claims that even cosmetics and perfume aren't a bargain.

I will get very excited the first Amazon drone I spot landing on the ship I am sailing.  But, how will it get to my cabin?

It varies by liquor.  I believe they are all 350 or 375 ml and the prices ranged from $20-30 US.

I’ve never seen it measured.  I would estimate 5-6 ounces.

We chose a balcony for last year’s Alaska cruise.  There is nothing like standing just outside the cabin sliding door wearing that thick terry robe and sipping on a glass of wine while viewing the majesty of our 49th state.  We value comfort and privacy.  Your values may differ.

4 minutes ago, 555 said:

 

Wow, they're tough in Boston.

There’s an old expression “banned in Boston”. It had to do with latter day Puritan attitudes but must also apply to boarding with bottles. 

Mine just has 6 USB ports. I don’t actually bring anything that plugs into a socket. 

Ok for now. But watch for news of a change.  RCI thinks they’re all risky. 

Has anyone gotten credit for watching the video in a friends cabin?  I made my grandkids watch with their parents rather than in my cabin and risk having to do it over. But it would make sense that they got credit for watching wherever their medallions were. 

I don’t know that you can trust the app prior to boarding. It does show a muster station, but mine changed after I boarded. It may just be a placeholder.

Was there no third or fourth choice?  I have been under the pool deck on another Princess ship and it was quiet (it was Alaska) but Enchanted in June would have been another story. But I’d rather deal with noise during the day than at night.

19 hours ago, 1025cruise said:

Please be kind to the vendors and pay with cash/credit and not use your Medallion. They lose money on the deal.

No one is making the store owners participate.  If they lost money on the transaction, they would be foolish to participate. If it does bring additional business at a higher cost, they most likely raise ALL prices to maintain their profits. It is wise to avoid any shop that participates for this reason. Shop their competitors. 

I had held off booking excursions for our April west coast sailing. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I saved $60 off the prices I have been seeing since I booked this cruise. 

No matter what choice you make, something can go wrong. Focus on getting to the port a day early and make sure you leave home with your passport. The rest is outside of your control. Whether you stress over $10 or 30 minutes is up to you. The odds would seem to favor ordering medallions for port pickup. If you are someone who stresses, I’d recommend that. 

14 minutes ago, mtnesterz said:

Perhaps they vary by cabin, but in our cabin on the Enchanted, this May, the dryers were not the weak wall mount rectangular shape as on Grand Class ships, but found in the desk drawer and what I'll call a pistol grip style, adequate in power. Maybe they are changing them over as they wear out.

We were in a mini suite.  Maybe the full suites have the better ones.  I’m bald.  I am relying on my wife’s opinion on this subject.

8 hours ago, YVRteacher said:

New shelf.

New friend.

 

 

Thank you @theliterateleprechaun

I love him!

Cool.  And she’s already laid a half dozen eggs!

1 hour ago, asctony said:

FYI - On Celebrity we are Elite+ and on Princess Elite. So since I compared one of my Princess' cruise to post that on my 21 day cruise we only had 1 Production show in 11vdays dies not qualify as a comparison between the 2 lines?

We have 23 Celebrity cruises and 56 Princess cruises. Do we have a little of experience to compare both? 

This year we were on Celebrity 2 times and will be on Princess 2 times. 

What else do I need to qualify for your requirements?

All those cruises and you chose one example to share.

i asked upthread if something happened to cause cancellations.  Most of us got more than one show on much shorter cruises.

45 minutes ago, teacher1977 said:

Do the suites on the Enchanted Princess have hair dryers or do I need to pack my own?  

They are attached to the wall and blow with very little power.

1 hour ago, WisCruiser2 said:

Do you mean as you are coming into the port to board? I think (and others can confirm) that if you are going to Pier 2 you don't go through any Port security. When we've had to go to Pier 21, we had to show our passports to the guard as the taxi went through the gate.

I remember having to answer a couple questions such as did we have any weapons.

9 minutes ago, NobleTiger said:

I'm on Discovery right now.  We had a reservation in Ketchickan last night.  When we got there, the line for people with reservations was up the stairs.  It looked overwhelming, but we waited less than 10 minutes to be seated.  The dining room wasn't at capacity, so I think it was just a snag with getting everyone in and seated rather than a lack of tables.  

What time was your reeservation?

12 minutes ago, ldubs said:

 

Our two nearest stations, literally across the street from each other, have a $0.74 per gallon difference and the higher price one is always busy.  Go figure.   

Fear of left turns is a thing, but that’s pretty extreme. 

When did you board?  Most cruisers try to arrive early, before the doors even open.  I know I do.  But I am told that arriving to board a couple hours before departure is smooth and swift. I have no problem standing for an hour or walking 5 miles, for that matter. But if I did, I’d be looking for advice that works for most/all lines and I think that’s what I’m giving you.

We moved about every 3 years while I was working.  I think we sold 9 houses and now live in the 10th.  The last two moves were downsizing.  But I actually expect our next move will be upsizing.  I don’t like stuff and prefer to spend my money on making memories.  But our (hopefully) final move will be to live near one of our children.  Florida is full of 2/2 homes.  They are harder to find further north. I’m picturing a 3/2 but I won’t feel any obligation to buy furniture for the 3rd bedroom. And the move will still be an opportunity to evaluate everything we already have before we pack it.

1 hour ago, asctony said:

Everyone has opinions. I respect yours. 

We cruise Princess & Celebrity yearly.

Both lines are compatible.

 

I really don't understand people who cruise and their biggest comment on food is Pizza.

If you cruise MSC, PRINCESS, etc., people think that the cruise line they are on has the best pizza. That is something we can do with or without. 

Nickel & diming is said about all cruise lines. 

 

Food very subjective! We consider Celebrity has the best food. Compare to CELEBRITY, MSC, NCL, PRINCESS & RCI.

 

Entertainment was totally lacking on the Princess Enchanted when we did a 21 day cruise. One production show in 11 days. 

 

It's a good thing we have choices. So, you may cruise whatever lines you want. 

 

Remember, each cruise is what you make it.

Wow.  We were on Enchanted Princess in June and there were 3 production shows scheduled in 7 nights.  One was understandably canceled because of rough seas. What happened on your cruise?